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BETTER Synonyms

There are 42 synonyms of the word better. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word better. (close relations)
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well
adverbadv
adjective

• in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

noun

• a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine

• a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

• an abundant source

• an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)

• an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form

• indicating high probability; in all likelihood

• (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

• to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

• favorably; with approval

• to a great extent or degree

• with great or especially intimate knowledge

• with prudence or propriety

• with skill or in a pleasing manner

• in a manner affording benefit or advantage

• in financial comfort

• without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

adjective satellite

• resulting favorably

• wise or advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• come up, as of a liquid

goodness
nounn
noun

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• moral excellence or admirableness

accomplished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly skilled

• successfully completed or brought to an end

• settled securely and unconditionally

adept
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

admirable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring admiration or approval

• deserving of esteem and respect

beneficial
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• promoting or enhancing well-being

commodity
nounn
noun

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

dear
nounn
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

adverb

• with affection

• at a great cost

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• sincerely earnest

• having a high price

decent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

adverb

• in the right manner; correctly; suitably

adjective satellite

• socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

• sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public

• observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

• meeting requirements

dependable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• consistent in performance or behavior

• financially safe

effective
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

estimable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deserving of respect or high regard

adjective satellite

• deserving of esteem and respect

• may be computed or estimated

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

full
adjectiveadj
adjective

• containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

• (of sound) having marked deepness and body

noun

• the time when the Moon is fully illuminated

adverb

• to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

adjective satellite

• constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

• complete in extent or degree and in every particular

• filled to satisfaction with food or drink

• having the normally expected amount

• being at a peak or culminating point

• having ample fabric

verb

• beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening

• make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering

• increase in phase

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

honorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• deserving of esteem and respect

just
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

• fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

adverb

• and nothing more

• indicating exactness or preciseness

• only a moment ago

• (used for emphasis) absolutely

• only a very short time before

• possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

• exactly at this moment or the moment described

• by a little

adjective satellite

• of moral excellence

near
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

adjective satellite

• being on the left side

• closely resembling the genuine article

• giving or spending with reluctance

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• very close in resemblance

verb

• move towards

practiced
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• skillful after much practice

proficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Best Hypernyms For BETTER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for better, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
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